This position is being advertised by Swift Temps Ltd acting as an employment agency.
Our client, who are a market leader within the Transport and Logistics industry across Shropshire are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to join them at their Stafford Park, Telford site as a Transport Planner.
The successful Transport Planner will be joining a fast growing, independent transportation company on Stafford Park, however may be required to travel to their site in Hortonwood, Telford for adhoc occurrences, so must be flexible.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Duties will include:
* Plan and design national transport routes for a fleet of 16 HGVs
* Working in partnership with the Transport and Operations Manager
* Assess, map and communicate solutions to diversions and congestions to ensure delivery times are met
* Manage routes to maximise productivity of drivers ensuring costs are controlled
* Plan adhoc transport requests and adjustments
* Ensure schedules utilise drivers and vehicles on a daily basis
* Ensure all records are updates relevant to the movement of stock and materials
* Prepare and produce work sheets and delivery documentation for drivers, working with the administration team
* Manage drivers hours in line with legislation and WTD
* Responding to calls and email enquiries in a timely manner - particularly those relating to new and existing bookings
* Liaise with customers t...